Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the passenger compartment and then turn
the handle under the hood.
Opening the hood
Pull the handle to the left of
the brake pedal to release the hood from its fully closed position.
Turn the handle under the front
edge of the hood counterclockwise to release the catch and lift the hood.
Warning - hood not closed
When the hood is released, a warning
symbol and graphic will be displayed in the instrument panel and an audible signal
will sound. If the vehicle begins to roll, the audible signal will be repeated several
times.
NOTE
If the warning symbol is illuminated or an audible warning signal sounds
even though the hood is securely closed, consult a workshop - an authorized Volvo
workshop is recommended.
Closing the hood
- Press down the hood until it begins to close under its own weight.
- When the hood reaches the catch at the handle in the front edge of the vehicle,
press down on the hood to close it completely.
WARNING
Risk of injury! When closing, make sure that the hood is completely unobstructed
and that no one can be injured.
WARNING
Make sure the hood locks securely after closing. It must audibly lock on
both sides.
Hood not completely closed.
Hood completely closed.
WARNING
Never drive with the hood
open!
If this symbol appears, or anything else indicates that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, stop immediately and close it properly.
Vehicles with a head-up display have a special type of windshield that meets
the requirements for displaying projected information.
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for assistance replacing
the windshield...
This overview shows some service-related components.
The layout of the engine compartment may vary depending
on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located
on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
Location of warning decal for the engine compartment...
Other information:
(Option/accessory)
The settings for the multifunctional seats can be adjusted using either the
mutifunction control on the side of the seat or the center display. The adjustment
settings are shown in the center display.
Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat cushion...
(Option/accessory)
The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
Tap the driver's side steering
wheel and seat button in the climate bar in the center display to open the controls
for steering wheel and seat heating.If the vehicle is not equipped with heated
or ventilated seats, the button for steering wheel heating is directly accessible
in the climate bar...